Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that the government is working to provide more relief to the poor and middle class as economically weaker segments of the society will not be left alone in this time of difficulty, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said this while chairing a review meeting in Islamabad Monday on the impact of Gulf crisis on petroleum products, the current reserves in Pakistan and public relief measures.
The prime minister said coordination is being carried out with provincial governments to ensure that the ownership registration of motorcycles and rickshaws is completed as soon as possible so that beneficiaries can take advantage of potential relief.
Shehbaz Sharif said the digital system will be used to ensure that public relief measures reach the common man.
He mentioned that they reduced government expenditures, cut the development budget and immediately took 60 percent of government vehicles out of service.
The PM said proposals to increase oil prices have repeatedly been rejected and the funds saved from austerity measures have been utilized for public relief. He said despite the global crisis, timely decisions have ensured no disruption in the fuel supply.
Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is making full diplomatic efforts for peace in the region.
The meeting included a detailed briefing on the implementation of government measures for fuel conservation, proposals for the future action plan and current fuel stock.
An audit report from the Intelligence Bureau on the implementation of the Prime Minister’s fuel-saving measures and austerity campaign was also presented during the meeting, which was also informed that the implementation of the Prime Minister’s austerity campaign is being ensured.
It was informed that adequate fuel reserves exist to meet the country’s needs and arrangements are being made for the future.
The meeting was also informed that sufficient stock of medicines is available to meet national requirements.
Reporter Awais Kiyani